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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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